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✔ Ch 8. Earth's History
Chapters 7 and 8 will be taught as one unitTop of Page
The combined Chapter 7 and 8 test is on Thursday, April 6.
We will start with the Chapter 8 topics, then cover the Chapter 7 topics. The two chapters will be tested together at the end of the unit, right before spring break. The vocabulary lists for each chapter are available here, on this page, and also on Quizlet. You'll need to make an illustrated vocab card for each chapter.
Don't forget! You can earn up to 10 points of extra credit for each chapter.
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Need to KnowTop of Page
We're going to be jumping around and even skipping a few sections. Sorry if it's confusing 😜 but Ms. Bickley and I thought it would be best to arrange the topics differently. Here's the order:
- The Geologic Time Scale, Chapter 8 Section 5
- Movement of Earth's Plates, Chapter 8 Section 4
- The Relative Age of Rocks, Chapter 8 Section 2
- Darwin's Theory, Chapter 7 Section 1
- Evidence of Evolution, Chapter 7 Section 2
- Evolution of Species, Chapter 7 Section 3
Key Questions for Chapter 8Top of Page
The Geologic Time Scale
- Why is the geologic time scale used to show Earth's history?
- What were early Precambrian organisms like?
- What were the major events of the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic Eras?
Movement of Earth's Plates
- How does the theory of plate tectonics explain the movement of Earth's landmasses?
- How has the movement of Earth's plates affected organisms?
The Relative Age of Rocks
- What is the law of superposition?
- How do geologists determine the relative age of rocks?
- How are index fossils useful to geologists?
